TROUSERS

Women's trousers from Naoko Studio come in wide legs that move with every step, straight cuts with a calm, clean line and soft joggers for the days when ease matters most. In autumn, trousers take over the role a dress plays in summer: they carry the whole look, while a jumper, a blazer or a coat simply finishes the sentence. Picture a wide linen leg brushing the top of a loafer as you cross a sunlit street in the late afternoon.

Which cuts of women's trousers can you find at Naoko Studio?

Women's trousers at Naoko Studio are mostly wide, high-waisted cuts, joined by straight legs, jeans, cargo trousers and soft joggers. The widest group falls freely from the hip to the ankle, including palazzo shapes that sway as you walk. Straight cuts hold their line from the waist down and sit neatly under a longer coat. Jeans with wide or straight legs have their own home in denim, and cargo trousers with roomy pockets bring a relaxed, urban note to the weekend. Some cuts are finished with openwork details or original Naoko Studio prints, so the trousers become the focus of the look rather than its background.

How do linen, viscose, denim and knit fall on the body?

Each fabric shapes the leg differently, which is why the same cut in another material gives a completely different silhouette. Linen is airy and slightly textured, it creases softly and keeps you cool on warm days, then works under a jumper once the weather turns. Viscose is fluid and cool to the touch: a wide leg in viscose ripples as you walk and settles gently on the shoe, so even a simple polo neck looks light. Denim has weight and structure, keeps its shape all day and moulds to the body a little more with every wear. Knit wraps around you without pressing at the waist, while corduroy and velvet add depth and a warm, matt sheen for colder months.

Where should the hem end with boots and loafers?

With ankle boots, a wide leg should cover the top of the boot and end a few centimetres above the ground, so it does not sweep the wet pavement. Straight trousers look best with boots when the hem rests lightly on the shoe, without folds gathering at the ankle. With loafers and ballet flats, choose an ankle length that shows a little skin or a sock in a contrasting colour. Straight jeans can be rolled once or twice for a clean, casual hem.

How do you style trousers for the office and the weekend?

For the office, wide or straight trousers in a fabric that holds its shape work best with a shirt tucked in at the waist and a hip-length jacket. A tailored piece from blazers gives a wide leg structure and an easy rhythm for the working week, while a fine knit instead of a jacket softens the whole look. At the weekend, balance volume with a closer top: a fitted polo neck, a short jumper or a thick knit from jumpers and cardigans, which creates a lovely contrast of textures against fluid viscose. On cooler days, choose outerwear longer than a blazer, ending mid-thigh or at the calf, like the styles in women's coats. In the evening, simply swap the jumper for a satin blouse. This autumn, burgundy, chocolate brown, bottle green and warm off-white feel especially right.

How do you care for trousers in linen, viscose, denim and knit?

Trousers keep their colour and shape longest when you wash them less often, inside out and at a lower temperature. Hand wash viscose or use a gentle cycle at 30°C, and never wring it, because wet fibres stretch easily. Linen can go on a gentle cycle and is easiest to iron while still slightly damp. Wash jeans inside out in cold water with the zip closed, and let them dry naturally rather than in a tumble dryer, so the colour stays deep. Knit joggers are best washed with other knits, away from towels, which encourage pilling. Hang trousers by the waistband or fold them along the crease, and always let the care label decide the temperature.

FAQ

Do wide trousers work if you are petite?

Yes, wide trousers suit petite women when they are high-waisted and fall almost to the floor. This creates one unbroken line from the waist to the feet.

Which trousers go with a long coat?

Wide and straight trousers both look good with a long coat reaching the calf. The coat should have a straight or slightly flared line, so it does not compete with the volume of the leg. Shorter, hip-length jackets also work well when the trousers sit high on the waist.

Where can you find matching tops and trousers?

Matching tops and trousers are collected in co-ord sets, where both pieces share one fabric and colour. A set works together as a single, fluid look and apart as two separate pieces. Wearing the trousers with a contrasting jumper gives you a second, completely different mood.

Which cut is the most versatile for autumn?

The most versatile cut for autumn is a wide, high-waisted pair in a fabric that drapes well and a muted colour. It goes with a jumper and ankle boots during the week, a blazer at the office and a satin blouse in the evening. Start with this one before adding bolder women's trousers to your wardrobe.